How to wash a Tushbaby carrier without ruining it

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The short answer, by product

Product	How to wash it
Hip Carrier	Remove the plastic insert, empty the storage pockets, wash cold, lay flat to dry.
Snug hands free attachment	Machine wash cold on a delicate cycle, lay flat to dry.
Pearl Wrap	Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, lay flat to dry.
Vegan leather versions	Wipe down or spot clean only. Do not put them through a full wash.

Check the care label on your exact product first, because materials differ by version. The table above follows the guidance I found for these products, and your label wins if it says something different.

Before you wash the Hip Carrier

1. Take the plastic insert out of the seat. Washing with it still in is the easiest way to bend it out of shape.
2. Empty every pocket. A phone, a key, or a snack wrapper left inside will not survive a wash, and it can snag the fabric.
3. Close the Velcro and the buckles so they do not catch on other items in the wash.
4. Wash cold, then lay it flat to dry. Do not rush it with high heat.

Before you wash the Snug or the Pearl

The Snug folds into the pocket under the hip seat when you are not using it, so check that pocket too before you wash the set. Wash the Snug cold on a delicate cycle and lay it flat to dry.

For the Pearl, wash cold on a gentle cycle and lay it flat to dry. It is a wrap, so let it dry fully flat before you fold it away, or it will hold wrinkles and damp spots.

For a small mark, do not wash the whole carrier

Baby carriers get spit up, milk, and snack crumbs on them daily. For a small mark, spot clean that spot first and let it dry. Save a full wash for when the carrier truly needs it. Less washing also means less wear on the Velcro, the buckles, and the fabric.

What to avoid

• Do not wash the Hip Carrier with the plastic insert still inside.
• Do not wash a vegan leather version the same way you wash fabric. Wipe it down or spot clean it only.
• Do not put a wet carrier away in a closed bag. Let it dry fully flat first.
• Do not guess at the care for a version you have not checked. Read the label on your exact product.

Questions about washing

Can I put the Tushbaby Hip Carrier in the washing machine?

Yes, after you remove the plastic insert and empty the pockets. Wash cold and lay flat to dry.

Can I tumble dry a Tushbaby carrier?

The guidance I follow is lay flat to dry for the Hip Carrier, the Snug, and the Pearl Wrap. I do not tumble dry mine.

How do I clean a vegan leather Tushbaby carrier?

Wipe it down or spot clean it only. Do not put a vegan leather version through a full wash.

More guides on this site

Read the Hip Carrier review, the Pearl review, the 2 in 1 review, the sizing guide, the holiday gift guide, the discount code page, and take the carrier finder quiz.